CBT FACILITATOR

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC is recruiting for a role focused on delivering cognitive behavioral curricula and group facilitation to support successful community reentry. The position involves teaching, counseling, and coordinating post‑release plans within a correctional setting.

The role requires a BA/BS in Social Work or related field and at least four years of CBT experience with the criminal justice population. Strong communication, teamwork, and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum four years’ CBT experience with criminal justice population preferred.
• Relevant teaching or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a correctional and custodial environment.
• Ability to work with a team and implement team strategy approaches.
• Flexible, cooperative and empathetic to staff and participants.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; learn facility rules and security procedures.
• Ability to use computers and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in a group setting.
• Conducts periodic curriculum/resource reviews to sustain participant engagement.
• Maintains class rosters, attendance records, and issue completion certificates.
• Supports assessment of participant needs and makes referrals to staff.
• Aids in planning post‑release plans and encourages responsible post‑release behavior.
• Participates in participant orientation regarding behavioral treatment programs such as T4C.
• Facilitates and/or co‑facilitates group counseling from a structured manual.
• Coordinates participant program schedules to meet criminogenic needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CBT experience

Teaching

Counseling

Teamwork

Flexibility

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

BA/BS in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Benefits Information

Full‑time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state‑of‑the‑art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence‑based rehabilitation to the post‑release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost‑effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Job Summary This position provides participants with the tools and knowledge to prepare for successful community reentry through the delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum such as Thinking For‑A‑Change (T4C) and other selected curriculum. In addition, provides group facilitation in areas including cognitive self‑change, social skills, problem solving, relationships, and other related issues.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in a group setting focusing on the areas of motivation for change, social adjustment, personal management, social skills development, cognitive restructuring, and development of problem‑solving skills.
• Conducts a periodic review of curriculum and resources available to enhance participants participation in post release programs and activities.
• Maintains class rosters, attendance records, and provides completion certificates for T4C and other curriculum as required.
• Supports the assessment of participant needs and makes referrals to appropriate staff.
• Aids participants in planning and developing post‑release plans and encourages them to assume the responsibility for post‑release behaviors and activities.
• Participates in orientation of participant regarding all behavioral treatment programs including, but not limited to, T4C.
• The ability to facilitate and/or co‑facilitate, group counseling from a structured manual.
• Assists in the coordination of participant program schedules to ensure the criminogenic needs of the participants are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Social Work or a closely related field is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience providing CBT experience to the criminal justice population preferred.
• Relevant teaching or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Must have the ability to work in a correctional and custodial environment.
• Must possess the ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Must be flexible, cooperative and empathetic to needs of staff and participants.
• Ability to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to learn rules, regulations, and security procedures required by the facility.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.